So you want to be a shows and events organiser?

An extra peek behind the scenes at our Shows and Events department

In the May issue of the magazine we launched our Good Housekeeping Trainee (GHT) work experience scheme. Heres an extra peek behind the scenes at our Events department...

The Lifestyle Shows & Events department stages consumer and corporate events across our group  Good Housekeeping, Country Living, House Beautiful and Prima. We have the opportunity to get out and about and meet our readers. We organise huge events like the Country Living Fairs as well as more intimate gatherings like cookery demonstrations in the Good Housekeeping Institute.

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In my job it helps to be super organised and a people person, says Head of Operations, Terry Race. You have to keep calm, even when things arent going smoothly, and above all you have to be a great host, helping our readers feel welcome and relaxed  ensuring they have a great time.

The Events GHT will get a great understanding of the process involved in staging an event, plus the chance to participate in shows and events and learn the practical side of event day set-up and organisation.

Insider tip: A good event organiser never leaves things to chance, says Terry. 'Especially if your event is outside  always have a Plan B. I have a kit box stocked up and ready to take to any event  all the usual Blue Peter bits and bobs that I might need  plus that all-important spare pair of shoes to change into half way through the day.

Interested? Write 50 words or fewer on why Im right for this position and email it, along with your CV to events.place@hearst.co.uk by Friday 30 May.

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